Community Conservation Partnership (CCP)

Assisting Communities in the Monadnock Region Develop Local Conservation Plans

Faculty Member: James Gruber

This faculty-student research project was funded by the Monadnock Conservancy in partnership with ANEI. It includes financial support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Other partners include Southwest Region Planning Commission and Towns of Alstead, Westmoreland, Walpole, Gilsum, and Surry. The Community Conservation Partnership was a collaborative effort to assist towns in the region:

Gain an understanding of what conservation is, how it works, and how it can benefit the community
Build consensus about what role conservation should play in realizing the town's future
Assist towns in identifying lands that contribute most to town character and quality of life and determine if there is consensus to protect these lands
Trained volunteers who can assist land owners and town boards reach conservation objectives

Community Conservation Partnership (CCP)

Student Theory & Skills Applied:

Principles of land conservation
Community-based land conservation planning and land protection
Organizing and convening community visioning and problem solving forums
GIS mapping
Conducting Community Surveys, Analyzing Data, and Presenting Findings
Environmental Communication and Outreach